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Fremont County Bulletin Board

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05/09/2014 09:43:11 AM MDT

Today

7:30-8:30 a.m. Business Brainfood for Breakfast will be offered at Cañon City Mugs at 1520 Royal Gorge Blvd. Cost is $10, which includes breakfast. Ways to Manage Your Print Service by Gobin's Inc. Business Solutions. Reserve a seat by calling at 275-2331.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

11 a.m. to noon Care and Share is the second Friday of each month at Loaves and Fishes 241 Justice Center Rd. For more information, call 275-0593.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Noon-1 p.m. Al-Anon meeting at the E. Free Church, 3000 E. Main St.

5-7 p.m. Art reception for featured artists Roger Huffenberger and Padi Fiokoski will be in the Blue Spruce Gallery at 205 W. Main St. in Florence.

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

8 a.m. 23rd annual Temple Canyon Hill Climb will start with qualifying races for 12 classes of vehicles on Temple Canyon Road. Tickets are $10 for adults in advance or $12 at the gate. They may be purchased at Jim's Tires at 1005 S. Ninth St. and Neon Bottle at Fourth and Main streets.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fifth annual fire Truck Pull will be in the 400 block of Main Street. Registration starts at 9 a.m. First pull at 10 a.m. All proceeds will go to Orchard of Hope Foundation.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

12:30 p.m. Indian Springs Campground BJ's annual Pig Roast will be offered. Participants are asked to bring a side dish and beverages. Music and lots of fun. Come early, stay late. For more information, call 372-3907.

1-3 p.m. book signing by local author Davalynn Spencer for her latest release, "Branding the Wrangler's Heart" at Words of Life Christian Bookstore, 615 Main St. Those who purchase a book during the signing will be able to sign up for a drawing to win items related to the book. They need not be present to win. For more information, visit davalynnspencer.com.

2 p.m. Second Saturday in Florence will feature of art demonstration, Art of Art activities, music, food and more.

3-9 p.m. Brew Ha-Ha will provide microbrews, music and more in Veterans Parks. Tickets are $20 in advance at FCA or $25 at the gate. For more information, call 275-2790.

5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night games and treats at the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Sunday

8-11 a.m. Breakfast at the VFW Post No. 4061 at 215 Cottonwood Ave. Adults $6. Children 9-12, $3 and free for children 8 and under. Groups call ahead at 275-9886.

10 a.m. 23rd annual Temple Canyon Hill Climb will feature 12 classes of vehicles on Temple Canyon Road. Tickets are $10 for adults in advance or $12 at the gate. They may be purchased at Jim's Tires at 1005 S. Ninth St. and Neon Bottle at Fourth and Main streets.

11 a.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

12:30 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

2 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church Recital Series presents "A Mother's Day Bouquet" — a vocal recital featuring sopranos Linda Cummings and Emily Sorensen and accompanist Dan Brink. The event is at Christ Episcopal Church, 802 Harrison Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at Cross Music 623 Main St. or at the door the afternoon of the recital. A "Meet and Greet" reception will follow in the church hall after the recital. For more information, call 429-7551.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

10:15 a.m. The Writers Among Us will meet in the basement of the Cañon City Public Library. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Doni Lacey at 276-0468.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

12:30-5 p.m. Monday games and treats at the Florence Community Senior Center at 100 Railroad St. $2 suggested donation.

5:30-6:30 p.m. Fremont County Head Start Family Night will start with ice cream for families of its students, followed by Talent Show at 6:30 p.m. in Veterans Park.

6 p.m. TOPS CO468 weight-loss support group. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call 275-0858 or 269-3978.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Eagles at 117 S. Petroleum Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sales start at 6:30 p.m. with the games beginning at 7 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call 784-3844.

7-8 p.m. Free identity theft and prepaid legal services seminar. For more information and location, call Brenda King at 429-9999.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Tuesday

8 a.m. Cañonland Hikers and Walkers will meet at the Sells Trailhead at the end of Sells off Ninth Street and past the Surgery Center. For more information, call 276-0542 or visit canonlandwalkershikers.org.

9-11:45 a.m. Clothes, shoes, coats and much more, a free community service at 3180 E. Main. For more information, call Nora Sedillo at 372-3163.

9:30 a.m. The Board of Fremont County Commissioners meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the County Administration building, 615 Macon Ave. The public is welcome to attend, and the meetings are aired live on Channel 19.

11 a.m. Fremont County Stroke Survivors and Caregivers meet at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3180 E. Main St. For more information, call 276-1406.

7:30 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em Poker will be offered at the VFW Post 2788 at 402 Broadway in Penrose. Join the group for supper at $6 per person at 6:30 p.m. and earn extra poker chips.

Wednesday, May 14

8:15-9:30 a.m. The Royal Gorge Networking Group will meet on the first and third Wednesdays at Mugs Coffee House on 1520 Royal Gorge Blvd. For more information, call Susanne Cornell at 275-7653.

8:30 a.m. Lady Golfers meet at Shadow Hills Golf Club for ladies fun and golf events. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., play at 9 a.m. It's open to the public — 9 or 18 hole events. No handicap required. For more information, call 275-5826 or 429-0269.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Noon-1 p.m. Al-Anon meeting at the E. Free Church, 3000 E. Main St.

3 p.m. Cañon City Alzheimer's Support Group meets at Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center at 515 Fairview the third Wednesday of the month. For more information, call 275-0665 and ask for Veronica or Kelly.

4:30 p.m. TOPS CO96 weight-loss support group in Florence. Weigh-in starts at 4:30 p.m., meeting starts at 5 p.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 622 W. Second St. in Florence. For more information, call 784-2131 or 269-3978.

5:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons will be offered every Wednesday at VFW Post 2788 in Penrose.

6 p.m. "Bats in South Central Colorado" will be the topic that Amy Englert of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will speak about during the Cañon City Geology Club. Colorado has about 18 species of bats with about 6 species such as little browns, big browns, and Townsend Big-eared bats more common. Bats can be very beneficial to us and are fun to watch. She will explain where they live, their flight, audible calls, and where they roost during the day. Business meeting begins at 6 p.m., followed by program at 7 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on the northwest corner of Ninth and Main streets. For more information, contact Cindy at cindysmithrocks@me.com.

6:30 p.m. Infant/Child Loss Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month at the ACCESS Center, 490 N. Diamond. For information, call Katherine Bair 429-5700.

6:30 p.m. ARC (All Recovery In Christ), a 12-Step program, will be at the Evangelical Free Church in the annex building, 3000 East Main St. The program is for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 719-557-2204 or 276-7278.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8 p.m. NAMI connection recovery support group meeting in the old board room at St. Thomas More Hospital at 1338 Phay Ave. This is a support group for adults with mental illness. For more information, call 547-5174.

7 p.m. Dinner and Bingo at the Penrose Senior Center, 405 Broadway, doors open at 5 p.m. Complete menu at reasonable price being served to everyone, eat in or take home.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Thursday, May 15

7 a.m. Penrose Chamber of Commerce meets the third Thursday for its monthly breakfast at Indian Springs Campground at 3257 CR 67 in Penrose.

9:30-11 a.m. The Cañon City Women's Connection Vital Network, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, invites all area women to a special brunch from at the Abbey Events Center, 2951 E. U.S. 50. The theme is "Fitness Anytime!" Cost is $13 all inclusive, with free nursery provided upon request. Everyone is welcome to attend. Reservations due no later than Monday by calling Diane at 276-0974 or email dianebokowski@gmail.com. Reservations necessary and cancellations a must.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. Those who are aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation are asked to have the client call the office toll-free at 1-800-395-2465.

11:30 a.m. Royal Gorge Republican Women meet the third Thursday of each month with a meet and greet, followed by meeting at noon in the Fremont County Republican Headquarters at 212 S. Eighth St.

1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Fellowship Hall of the Christian Family Fellowship Church, 1011 Monroe.

2:30-5 p.m. The Cañon City Chess Club meets every Thursday at Cup and Cone at 331 Royal Gorge Blvd. All levels of play are welcome. Just show up or call 315-2461 for more information.

3:30 - 5 p.m. Retirement tea honoring Janie Adamic at Cañon Exploratory School, 2855 N. Ninth St. Adamic is a paraprofessional at CES, and has worked for the Cañon City School District 16 years.

4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Al Kaly Shrine Circus will be presented in the rodeo gounds at the top of Ninth Street hill.

5:30 p.m. Bingo at the Florence American Legion Post No. 25 at 209 E. Front St. in Florence. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 784-6125.

5:30-7 p.m. Caregiver Connection Support Group will meet in Sangre de Cristo Hospice at 601 Greenwood Ave.

5:30 p.m. TOPS C0549 weight-loss support group meeting at Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call Mary Decker at 269-3933 or Gleda Estes at 429-4790.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary will meet at the Fremont County Airport, 60298 U.S. 50 in Penrose. For more information, call Bryce Nelson at 269-8040.

6:30-8 p.m. Cañon City After Five invites all area women to May's "Fitness Anytime" dinner at the Abbey Events Center, 2951 E. U.S. 50. The cost is $14 inclusive. Those who bring a friend will receive $4 off the meal, and the friend will receive the discount, as well. Make reservation to Georga at 275-3070 or email cwcrafter5@hotmail.com. Reservations are needed by Tuesday.

6:30-8:30 p.m. DivorceCare recovery seminar and support groupmeets at the Evangelical Free Church, 3000 E. Main St. Child care provided. Features nationally recognized experts on topics, such as anger, loneliness, depression, new relationships, child care and forgiveness. For more information, call 275-6867 or 276-1204.

7 p.m. Royal Gorge Detachment No. 1318 of the Marine Corps League meets on the second Thursday of the month in the Elks Down Under at the Cañon City Elks Lodge No. 610 at 404 Macon Ave. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. in the upstairs lounge. New members are welcome.

7:30 p.m. "Harvey" will be presented at Jones Theater at 119 Main St. in Westcliffe. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and active military.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Saturday, May 17

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

8 a.m. New Hope Cemetery Clean up will be by the 4-H Wizards. The cemetery works on donations and the sale of lots. Those who would like to join the 4-Hers can bring their law mowers, weed eaters and shovels to help them. For donations of money or the purchase of a lot, (participants must live in Wetmore or have a family member in the cemetery in order to purchase a lot), all Peggy Martin at 784-4717.

10 a.m.-midnight VFW Post 2788 Spring Fling Street Dance Bazaar & Flea Market will celebrate Armed Forces Day at 402 Broadway in Penrose. Classic rock band, "Strange Love," dance, and outside bar for adults, as well as a bouncy castle, games and more for the children. Proceeds will benefit local veterans.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

1 p.m. "Junebug"will be the featured film for Movies in the Fremont Center for the Arts at 505 Macon Ave. Free to all, but donations will be accepted. Enter through the west entrance. bring a cushion or a comfortable chair.

5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night games and treats at the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30 p.m. "History Channel of Dance" will be presented by the Anita McCoy Dance Studio students in Cañon City High School.

7:30 p.m. "Harvey" will be presented at Jones Theater at 119 Main St. in Westcliffe. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and active military.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

9 a.m.-midnight Spring Street Dance, Bazaar and Flea Market will be offered to celebrate Armed Forces Day in front of VFW Post 2788 at 402 Broadway Ave. Live music with classic rock band, Strange Love will perform for the dance. Other activities include various food vendors, an outside beer tent, bouncy castle and games for children. For booth registration information, contact VFW Post 2788 at 372-3719 or Susan at 285-3405.

11 a.m. Cañon City Free Thinkers will meet the fourth Sunday of every month at the Royal Gorge Brewing Co. at 413 Main St. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Bill at 289-4395 or by e-mail at bwhitewell66@hotmail.com.

12:30 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

2 p.m. "Harvey" will be presented at Jones Theater at 119 Main St. in Westcliffe. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and active military.

2 p.m. Tea with Mrs. Beckwith will be offered in the historic Beckwith Ranch. Tea, sweets and savories will be served. Proper tea attire is required. Admission is $20, which includes home tour and fashion show. By reservation only, which can be made by calling 371-1814 for reservations.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

12:30-5 p.m. Monday games and treats at the Florence Community Senior Center at 100 Railroad St. $2 suggested donation.

6 p.m. Cañon City Council meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall, 128 Main St. Public is welcome to attend. Meeting is televised live on Channel 19

6 p.m. TOPS CO468 weight-loss support group. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call 275-0858 or 269-3978.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Eagles at 117 S. Petroleum Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sales start at 6:30 p.m. with the games beginning at 7 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call 784-3844.

7 p.m. Florence-Penrose School Board will meet for regular session at the T&I Building in Florence.

7-8 p.m. Free identity theft and prepaid legal services seminar. For more information and location, call Brenda King at 429-9999.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Tuesday, May 20

8 a.m. Cañonland Hikers and Walkers will meet at the Sells Trailhead at the end of Sells off Ninth Street and past the Surgery Center. For more information, call 276-0542 or visit canonlandwalkershikers.org.

9-11:45 a.m. Clothes, shoes, coats and much more, a free community service at 3180 E. Main. For more information, call Nora Sedillo at 372-3163.

7:30 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em Poker will be offered at the VFW Post 2788 at 402 Broadway in Penrose. Join the group for supper at $6 per person at 6:30 p.m. and earn extra poker chips.

Wednesday, May 21

8:30 a.m. Lady Golfers meet at Shadow Hills Golf Club for ladies fun and golf events. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., play at 9 a.m. It's open to the public — 9 or 18 hole events. No handicap required. For more information, call 275-5826 or 429-0269.

10:30 a.m. Caregivers Connection will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at Sangre de Cristo Hospice at 601 Greenwood Ave. For more information, call 275-1261 and ask for Debbie Giem. No registration required.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

4 p.m. Cañon City Public Works Committee meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall, 128 Main St. Public is welcome to attend.

4:30 p.m. TOPS CO96 weight-loss support group in Florence. Weigh-in starts at 4:30 p.m., meeting starts at 5 p.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 622 W. Second St. in Florence. For more information, call 784-2131 or 269-3978.

5:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons will be offered every Wednesday at VFW Post 2788 in Penrose.

6:30 p.m. ARC (All Recovery In Christ), a 12-Step program, will be at the Evangelical Free Church in the annex building, 3000 East Main St. The program is for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 719-557-2204 or 276-7278.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8 p.m. NAMI connection recovery support group meeting in the old board room at St. Thomas More Hospital at 1338 Phay Ave. This is a support group for adults with mental illness. For more information, call 547-5174.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Thursday, May 22

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. Those who are aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation are asked to have the client call the office toll-free at 1-800-395-2465.

6:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary meeting will meet in the at the Fremont County Airport, 60298 U.S. 50 in Penrose. For more information, call Bryce Nelson at 269-8040.

6:30-8:30 p.m. DivorceCare recovery seminar and support groupmeets at the Evangelical Free Church, 3000 E. Main St. Child care provided. Features nationally recognized experts on topics, such as anger, loneliness, depression, new relationships, child care and forgiveness. For more information, call 275-6867 or 276-1204.

6:30 p.m. The Royal Gorge Tea Party meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month with a meet and greet at 6 p.m. in Mountain View Core at 890 Field Ave.

7-9 p.m. Victorian Dance Classes will be offered the second and fourth Thursdays at the Fremont Center for the Arts at 505 Macon Ave. First class is free. For more information, call 276-2842.

7:30 p.m. "Harvey" will be presented at Jones Theater at 119 Main St. in Westcliffe. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and active military.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Saturday, May 24

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

9 a.m. The Colorado Springs Muzzle Loaders Inc.'s 39th annual Black Powder Shoot will take place in Florence Mountain Park. Activities include camping, Colorado State Chamionship Trap Shoot, Trader's Row, men's and ladies flint, percussion, pistol and revolver matches, junior rifle, shotgun, knife and hawk matchers, old timers matchers, cannon matches and more. The public is welcome. Prizes will be awarded. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments. For additional information, call Joy Hicks at 598-5715 or 275-8724. For information or to pre-register for Traders Row, call Gwen Blanchard at 719-291-0995.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

3-4 p.m. The Wet Mountain Valley Support Group for families with children or adults with special needs and developmental disabilities will be offered in the West Custer County Library Community Room at 209 Main St. in Westcliffe. There will be monthly topics, activities and information about support services available in the area. Children and family members are welcome to attend.

5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night games and treats at the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7:30 p.m. "Harvey" will be presented at Jones Theater at 119 Main St. in Westcliffe. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and active military.

9 a.m. The Colorado Springs Muzzle Loaders Inc.'s 39th annual Black Powder Shoot will take place in Florence Mountain Park. Activities include camping, Colorado State Chamionship Trap Shoot, Trader's Row, men's and ladies flint, percussion, pistol and revolver matches, junior rifle, shotgun, knife and hawk matchers, old timers matchers, cannon matches and more. The public is welcome. Prizes will be awarded. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments. For additional information, call Joy Hicks at 598-5715 or 275-8724. For information or to pre-register for Traders Row, call Gwen Blanchard at 719-291-0995.

9-10 a.m. "Peace in Motion" exercise club meets for relaxing and meditative stretching, balance, Chi Gong and simple dances at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-3494.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

12:30-5 p.m. Monday games and treats at the Florence Community Senior Center at 100 Railroad St. $2 suggested donation.

2:30 p.m. "The Lego Movie" will be the featured movie at John C. Fremont Library at 130 Church Ave. in Florence. The movie revolves around Emmet, an ordinary Lego minifigure, who always follows the rules. Free popcorn. Bring your own drink.

5 p.m. Suicide Survivors Support Group will be offered at Fremont Regional Hospice at 1439 Macon St. Free and open to anyone in the community. For more information, call 275-4315.

5:30-7 p.m. Great Books Discussion Group meets at the Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave. For more information, call Bill Coyle at 275-9780.

6 p.m. TOPS CO468 weight-loss support group. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call 275-0858 or 269-3978.

6 p.m. The Hope Sisters Women's Cancer Support group meets at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 801 Sheridan Ave. For more information, call 275-0089.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Eagles at 117 S. Petroleum Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Sales start at 6:30 p.m. with the games beginning at 7 p.m. Food is available. For more information, call 784-3844.

7-8 p.m. Free identity theft and prepaid legal services seminar. For more information and location, call Brenda King at 429-9999.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Tuesday, May 27

7:30 a.m. Cañon City Sunrise/Parkdale Lions meet first Tuesday of the month at Cañon Coffee Cafe, 1520 Royal Gorge Blvd. Meeting starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call Rex at 275-4160.

8 a.m. Cañonland Hikers and Walkers will meet at the Sells Trailhead at the end of Sells off Ninth Street and past the Surgery Center. For more information, call 276-0542 or visit canonlandwalkershikers.org.

9-11:45 a.m. Clothes, shoes, coats and much more, a free community service at 3180 E. Main St. For more information, call Nora Sedillo at 372-3163.

9:30 a.m. The Board of Fremont County Commissioners meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the County Administration building, 615 Macon Ave. The public is welcome to attend, and the meetings are aired live on Channel 19.

Noon Cañon City Noon Lions Club meeting at the Abbey Events Center at 2951 E. U.S. 50.

Noon-1 p.m. Free lunch provided at Mercy Today Ministries at 629 Harrison St. Open to all in need. For more information, call 276-9242.

1 p.m. National Mah Jongg League games for experienced players. Lessons for beginners the first Tuesday of every month. Call 784-3272 or 372-7870 for location or for more information.

1-3 p.m. Senior's Open Bowling at the Florence Fremont Bowling Lanes. $1 per game and $1 for shoes.

4:30 p.m. Grief Group will be offered at Fremont Regional Hospice at 1439 Main St. Free and open to anyone in the community. For more information, call 275-4315.

5:30 p.m. Bingo at the Florence Elks at 131 E. Front St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Snacks are available for purchase. For more information, call 784-3892.

5:30 p.m. Kiwanis Club of Royal Gorge meet the first and third Tuesday. Call 560-626 for location.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

7 p.m. Cañon City/Florence branch of Serendipity Peak Dulcimer Club meeting for dulcimers at the Cañon Community Baptist Church at 1117 Monroe Ave.

7 p.m. Fremont County Republicans meet the fourth Tuesday of each month at Republican headquarters, 213 S. Eighth St., one block south of U.S. 50, west of Cañon National Bank. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 345-4031.

7:30 p.m. Free Texas Hold 'Em Poker will be offered at the VFW Post 2788 at 402 Broadway in Penrose. Join the group for supper at $6 per person at 6:30 p.m. and earn extra poker chips.

Wednesday, May 28

8:15 a.m.-9:30 a.m. The Royal Gorge Networking Group will meet on the first and third Wednesdays at Mugs Coffee House on 1520 Royal Gorge Blvd. For more information, call Susanne Cornell at 275-7653.

8:30 a.m. Lady Golfers meet at Shadow Hills Golf Club for ladies fun and golf events. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m., play at 9 a.m. It's open to the public — 9 or 18 hole events. No handicap required. For more information, call 275-5826 or 429-0269.

10 a.m. Florence Caregiver Support Group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at McCandless Veteran Home at 903 Moore.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Noon to 1 p.m. Al-Anon meeting at the E. Free Church, 3000 E. Main St.

4:30 p.m. TOPS CO96 weight-loss support group in Florence. Weigh-in starts at 4:30 p.m., meeting starts at 5 p.m. at St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 622 W. Second St. in Florence. For more information, call 784-2131 or 269-3978.

5:30 p.m. Free line dance lessons will be offered every Wednesday at VFW Post 2788 in Penrose.

6:30 p.m. ARC (All Recovery In Christ), a 12-Step program, will be at the Evangelical Free Church in the annex building, 3000 East Main St. The program is for anyone struggling with addiction of any kind. For more information, call 719-557-2204 or 276-7278.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30-8 p.m. NAMI connection recovery support group meeting in the old board room at St. Thomas More Hospital at 1338 Phay Ave. This is a support group for adults with mental illness. For more information, call 547-5174.

7 p.m. Dance to the music of the Mountain Blue Band at the GAC, 728 Main St. Dance is open to everyone. Snacks at break time. $2.

7 p.m. Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets the first Wednesday each month at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Ninth and Main Streets in Cañon City. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

8 p.m. NA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

Thursday, May 29

9:30-11:30 a.m. Colorado Legal Services will have a staff member available for case intake interviews at the Fremont County Administration Building at 615 Macon Ave. Clients will be seen on a walk-in, first-come, first served basis. Those who are aware of clients who may qualify for Colorado Legal Services representation are asked to have the client call the office toll-free at 1-800-395-2465.

11:15 a.m. "White Elephant" Bingo will be at the Penrose Senior Citizen's Club, 405 Broadway. Call for reservations at 372-3872.

1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge Club will meet at the Fellowship Hall of the Christian Family Fellowship Church, 1011 Monroe.

2:30-5 p.m. The Cañon City Chess Club meets every Thursday at Cup and Cone at 331 Royal Gorge Blvd. All levels of play are welcome. Just show up or call 315-2461 for more information.

5:30 p.m. Bingo at the Florence American Legion Post No. 25 at 209 E. Front St. in Florence. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 784-6125.

5:30 p.m. TOPS C0549 weight-loss support group meeting at Free Methodist Church at Fifth Street and Griffin Avenue. For more information, call Mary Decker at 269-3933 or Gleda Estes at 429-4790.

6:30 p.m. AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

6:30 p.m. Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary meeting will be in the Fremont County Airport at 6-298 U.S. 50 in Penrose. For more information, call Bryce Nelson at 269-8040.

6:30 p.m. The Royal Gorge Tea Party meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month with a meet and greet at 6 p.m. in Mountain View Core at 890 Field Ave.

6:30-8:30 p.m. DivorceCare recovery seminar and support groupmeets at the Evangelical Free Church, 3000 E. Main St. Child care provided. Features nationally recognized experts on topics, such as anger, loneliness, depression, new relationships, child care and forgiveness. For more information, call 275-6867 or 276-1204.

7-9 p.m. Victorian Dance Classes will be offered the second and fourth Thursdays at the Fremont Center for the Arts at 505 Macon Ave. First class is free. For more information, call 276-2842.

7 a.m. Family Crisis Services inaugural Golf Outing will be offered at the Shadow Hills Golf Club & Country Club. Registration is at 7 a.m. with tee off at 8 a.m. Shotgun start. Cost is $300 per team or $80 for individuals, which includes entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch and a chance to win various prizes and two flights.

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

Noon AA meeting at 715 Elm Ave.

1-5 p.m. "Brew with a View and Vino Too" will take place at the Cliffs at the end of Main Street in downtown Westcliffe, Everyone is invited to wet their whistle with favorite brews and vinos too while enjoying good music and good food. "Brew with a View and Vino Too at the 'Cliffs" will feature beer and wine from a variety of companies. For more information, call 783-2615 or 783-2282.

5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night games and treats at the Florence Senior Community Center. $2 suggested donation.